discussion The good old days, The Model

[Centurion3RTR]

This is the old Matchbox 1:76 scale L.R.D.G. 30cwt Chevrolet & Jeep, i thought it was lost forever but now Revell have the old molds so i just had to get it. I built this as a kid and wanted to know how it would look now i had the experience (well, now i know how to use a brush anyway).

The wall on the dio base was modified on the back to look like a wall and not just plastic, and thats about it. The rest was built straight out of the box, i have fun and some very nice memories too.

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Have fun, John

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[spanner570]

Excellent stuff John...as usual!

A nice compact diorama too, with plenty to look at.

The detail and bits on the vehicle is really well painted and weathered considering the small scale.

Picture 3 tickles me, I know the SAS were a tough bunch, but a one armed Chevy driver????LOL

Carry on having fun John.

Ron

 

[Guest]

Very nice. they did some great little diorama in the old Matchbox kits. I really must find Monty's Caravan and get on with it.

 

[yak face]

great stuff john,well done. Dont you just love these little gems?!im in the middle of the wespe at the mo, and im really enjoying doing it, ive got mini armour bug ,big time! cheers tony

 

[Guest]

This is sweet mate i used to have one of these years ago, my god its been a long while since i have seen one of these kits i love, also nice work on the build.

scott

 

[Guest]

I had an old english teacher who was sas during the war the man was as tough as they come and as fruity as a nut cake all he ever talked about in class was the loch ness monster.

 

[Guest]

I love it John , I have a big fascination with the SAS and LRDG , tempted to try a small scale dio myself now.

Richy

 

[Centurion3RTR]

Thanks much lads, give it a go Richy you'll love the 1:76 scale. Your eyes won't though lol. Went to model shop today and Revell have a lot of the old Matchbox 1:76 molds but, in the shop they stay. Still got Monty's Caravan that me and Graham will be doing sometime when i have my eyes back.

Have fun, John